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Gray Work

Confessions of an American Paramilitary Spy

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Gray Work

By: Jamie Smith
Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
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About this listen

The first ever, first-person story of America's private, paramilitary contractors at work around the world-from a man who performed these missions himself and has decades of stories to tell. This is a fascinating tale-and potentially the first-to describe the work of American contractors, men who run highly dangerous missions deep inside foreign countries on the brink of war. It will lift the veil and detail the ultimate danger and risk of paramilitary operations (both officially government-sanctioned and not) and show us in very intimate terms exactly what private soldiers do when the government can't act or take public responsibility. GRAY WORK combines covert military intelligence with boots-on-the-ground realism, following Jamie Smith through his CIA training and work as a spy in the State Department, to his co-founding of Blackwater following 9/11, to his decision to leave that company. As the founder and director of Blackwater Security, Smith's initial vision has undeniably shaped and transformed a decade of war. He argues that this gray area-and its warriors who occupy the controversial space between public and private-has become an indispensable element of the modern battlefield.

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Well written showing a lot of depth whilst managing to keep casual and at times humorous

Entertaining and insightful

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At times I found myself on the edge of my seat feeling as if I was in those dusty streets with the author and then a small quip would make me burst out laughing

Busier than a one winged bird will be part of my life for ever more

Thank you for your service

Gritty and funny

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An Eye Opening account to what really happens in this dark and secretive world of operators etc.
Thoroughly Recommend it!

Brave

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book spoiled by gos is great and America is the greatest at everything bias. makes everything feel exaggerated

American propaganda

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insight into the dark world of the intelligence industry. Great operational detail and training explained by an experienced operator.

A must listen.

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